CN103903890A - Key input device - Google Patents

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CN103903890A
CN103903890A CN201310711378.8A CN201310711378A CN103903890A CN 103903890 A CN103903890 A CN 103903890A CN 201310711378 A CN201310711378 A CN 201310711378A CN 103903890 A CN103903890 A CN 103903890A
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三泽淳一郎
小堀雅宏
千原秀一
久保田仁
木下昭仁
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Abstract

There is provided a key input device including a supporting member including groove portions inclined with respect to a horizontal direction, a plurality of keytops each including a sliding portion which is fitted in a corresponding groove portion of the groove portions and slides along the groove portion, and a control member configured to cause two or more keytops of the plurality of keytops to slide obliquely downward along the groove portions.

Description

Key input apparatus
Technical field
The disclosure relates to a kind of key input apparatus.
Background technology
In recent years, there is fairly obvious trend to manufacture thinner PC (personal computer) and mobile information apparatus, develop thinner PC and mobile information apparatus and become than more important in the past.Especially, it is important manufacturing thinner clamshell shape PC and mobile information apparatus.Meanwhile, thinner for the main body of PC or mobile information apparatus is made, can expect reducing the weight of key input apparatus.But the thickness that excessively reduces keyboard makes to be difficult to guarantee knocking of key input, therefore, can say and between the height of key input apparatus, weigh guaranteeing key sense of touch and reduce.
In order to guarantee key sense of touch and the height that reduces key input apparatus, for example, there is one to utilize open and close liquid crystal display to make the technology of key top (keytop) interlocking.In the time of closed liquid crystal display, key top drops to complete beating position.The example of this technology comprises: the technology that when closed liquid crystal display, the post supports of one swing arm (pantograph) moves together with liquid crystal display; And for example, by making to have the sheet in hole and move abreast on key top and the respective aperture that is incorporated to spring structure part in swing arm and puts into sheet is reduced to the technology (seeing JP H11-134091A) that key pushes up.
Also has a kind of technology, it utilizes the adhesion or the suction force that produce because of the magnetic force between magnet to obtain the power that keeps position, key top, rather than uses rubber top (rubber dome) and actuator or touch-switch (tactile switches).And, can make in guaranteeing to knock, to guarantee key sense of touch in conjunction with the technology on the top of slide key obliquely.This technology also contributes to reduce the thickness of key input apparatus.
Summary of the invention
But the technology of use boom structure makes the complex structure of key input apparatus, from robustness and cost aspect, this technology not easy to implement.In addition,, in the adhesion being caused by the magnetic force between magnet in use or the technology of suction force, provide the height knocking for key input.Can say there is the room for improvement of further minimizing thickness.
Correspondingly, expecting provides a kind of technology, and from robustness and cost aspect, it can be easy to key input apparatus to make thinner.
According to embodiment of the present disclosure, a kind of key input apparatus is provided, comprising: supporting member, comprises the slot part tilting with respect to horizontal direction; Multiple keys top, comprises slipper separately, and slipper fits in the corresponding slot part of described slot part, and slides along slot part; And control member, be configured to make two or more key tops on multiple keys top oliquely downward to slide along slot part.
According to above-mentioned embodiment of the present disclosure, from robustness and cost aspect, be easy to key input apparatus to make thinner.
Embodiment
Fig. 1 is the figure illustrating according to the outward appearance example of the messaging device of first embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 2 is the figure illustrating according to the outward appearance example of the key input apparatus of first embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 3 is according to the example of the perspective view of the supporting member of first embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 4 is according to the example of the perspective view on the key top of first embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 5 is the figure that the example of positioning relation between base (bezel) according to first embodiment of the present disclosure and key top is shown;
Fig. 6 is according to the example of the end view of the slot part of first embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 7 be start slide before, the example of the end view of Keysheet module;
Fig. 8 is in the time sliding end, the example of the end view of Keysheet module;
Fig. 9 A is the example of the end view of the Keysheet module of the state of mediating;
Fig. 9 B is in the time not using messaging device, the example of the end view of Keysheet module;
Figure 10 is the figure that the function of the predetermined control member that depends on the angle between lid and base and implement is shown;
Figure 11 A is the figure illustrating according to the outward appearance example of the messaging device of second embodiment of the present disclosure, and messaging device just in use;
Figure 11 B is the example that the end view of the messaging device being in use is shown;
Figure 12 A is the figure illustrating according to the outward appearance example of the messaging device of second embodiment of the present disclosure, and messaging device is not in use;
Figure 12 B is the example of the end view of messaging device in use not;
Figure 13 A is according to the example of the end view of the messaging device of third embodiment of the present disclosure, and messaging device just in use;
Figure 13 B is the end view of the amplifier section of messaging device shown in Figure 13 A;
Figure 14 A is according to the example of the end view of the messaging device of the state that mediates of third embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 14 B is the example of the end view of messaging device in use not;
Figure 14 C is the figure of the amplifier section of messaging device shown in Figure 14 B.
Embodiment
Hereinafter, be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.It should be noted that in this specification and accompanying drawing, the structural detail with basic identical function and structure is represented by same reference numerals, and omits the repeat specification to these structural details.
In addition,, in this specification and accompanying drawing, multiple structural details with basic identical function and structure can be represented by the same reference numerals with different inferiors, mutually to distinguish.But in the time specially mutually not distinguishing, multiple structural details with basic identical function and structure are only represented by same reference numerals.
In addition, the title in following order is for embodiment.
1, the first embodiment
The outward appearance example of 1-1, messaging device
The outward appearance example of 1-2, key input apparatus
1-3, supporting member structure
1-4, key roof construction
Positioning relation between 1-5, base and key top
1-6, slot part structure
1-7, Keysheet module position before slip starts
1-8, slide finish time Keysheet module position
The Keysheet module position of 1-9, the state that mediates
1-10, be arranged in the Keysheet module position of untapped messaging device
The function of 1-11, control member
2, the second embodiment
The outward appearance example of the messaging device in 2-1, use
2-2, be arranged in the Keysheet module position of the messaging device of use
The outward appearance example of 2-3, untapped messaging device
2-4, be arranged in the Keysheet module position of untapped messaging device
3, the 3rd embodiment
The outward appearance example of the messaging device in 3-1, use
The messaging device of 3-2, the state that mediates
3-3, untapped messaging device
4, conclusion
<<1, the first embodiment >>
Hereinafter, first embodiment of the present disclosure is described.
[the outward appearance example of 1-1, messaging device]
First, describe according to the outward appearance example of the messaging device 10A of first embodiment of the present disclosure.Fig. 1 is the figure illustrating according to the outward appearance example of the messaging device 10A of first embodiment of the present disclosure.As shown in Figure 1, messaging device 10A comprises key input apparatus 12 and lid 14.At this, Fig. 1 illustrates the messaging device 10A as the kneetop computer PC (personal computer) of example, but messaging device 10A can be other type PC (such as desktop computer PC) that comprises key input apparatus 12 and lid 14.
In addition, the present embodiment illustrates that messaging device 10A comprises the example of lid 14, but lid 14 is not provided especially.In addition, the example of Fig. 1 illustrates that lid 14 has display unit 18, but lid 14 needn't have display unit 18.And the present embodiment has been described the key input apparatus 12 being incorporated in messaging device 10A as example, but key input apparatus 12 needn't be incorporated in messaging device 10A.
Describe according to the outward appearance example of the messaging device 10A of first embodiment of the present disclosure at this.
[the outward appearance example of 1-2, key input apparatus]
Subsequently, describe according to the outward appearance example of the key input apparatus 12 of first embodiment of the present disclosure.Fig. 2 is the figure illustrating according to the outward appearance example of the key input apparatus 12 of first embodiment of the present disclosure.Key input apparatus 12 comprises multiple Keysheet modules.Fig. 2 illustrates the Keysheet module 100 as multiple Keysheet module examples.It should be noted that the function of the Keysheet module 100 of describing hereinafter Fig. 2, but Keysheet module 100 only the multiple Keysheet modules of illustrated is being described.Therefore, other Keysheet module can work in the same manner.
Describe according to the outward appearance example of the key input apparatus 12 of first embodiment of the present disclosure at this.
[1-3, supporting member structure]
Subsequently, describe according to the structure of each Keysheet module 100 of first embodiment of the present disclosure.Keysheet module 100 comprises key top 130 and supporting member 200.Fig. 3 is according to the example of the perspective view of the supporting member 200 of first embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig. 4 is the example of the perspective view on one of key top 130 according to first embodiment of the present disclosure.First, the structure of supporting member 200 is described with reference to figure 3.
As shown in Figure 3, supporting member 200 comprises slot part 140, and slot part tilts with respect to horizontal direction separately.Although in the example of Fig. 3, slot part 140 is arranged in supporting member 200 four positions, and the quantity that is arranged on the slot part 140 in supporting member 200 is not limited especially.But, in the time that slot part 140 is arranged on four or more position, wish that key top 130 moves up and down in the case of surperficial maintenance levels on key top 130.
In addition, the inclination angle of each slot part 140 and the position of slot part 140 in supporting member 200 are not limited especially yet.Slot part 140 comprises the first guiding surface 141 and the second guiding surface 142.The first guiding surface 141 and the second guiding surface 142 can be respectively flat surfaces or curved surface naturally, as described subsequently.
Describe according to the structure of the supporting member 200 of first embodiment of the present disclosure at this.
[1-4, key roof construction]
The structure on key top 130 is described with reference to figure 4 subsequently.As shown in Figure 4, key top 130 comprises slipper 150.Each slipper 150 is assemblied in corresponding slot part 140, and slides downwards and oliquely downward along slot part 140.For example, in the time oliquely downward sliding along slot part 140, slipper 150 slides on the first guiding surface 141.By comparison, for example, in the time sliding obliquely upward along slot part 140, slipper 150 slides on the second guiding surface 142.The glide direction of slipper 150 is limited to predetermined direction by this way.
Although in the example of Fig. 4, slipper 150 is arranged in key top 130 four positions, and the quantity that is arranged on the slipper 150 in key top 130 is not limited especially.For example, only need to provide and the as many slipper 150 of slot part 140.In addition, for example, the position of slipper 150 in key top 130 is not limited especially, only need to be corresponding to the position of slot part 140.
Describe according to the structure on the key top 130 of first embodiment of the present disclosure at this.
[positioning relation between 1-5, base and key top]
Subsequently, describe according to the positioning relation between the base 500 on the key input apparatus 12 of first embodiment of the present disclosure and key top 130.Fig. 5 is the figure illustrating according to the example of positioning relation between the base 500 of first embodiment of the present disclosure and key top 130.
As shown in Figure 5, base 500 has hole portion 510, and hole portion has the shape corresponding to key top 130 separately.For this reason, key top 130 can upwards and oliquely downward be moved, to pass respective bore section 510.In addition,, in the time that move obliquely upward on key top 130, base 500 can serve as the retainer of slipper 150.Therefore, base 500 can prevent that key top 130 from upwards departing from.
Describe according to the positioning relation between the base 500 on the key input apparatus 12 of first embodiment of the present disclosure and key top 130 at this.
[1-6, slot part structure]
Subsequently, describe according to the structure of the slot part 140 of first embodiment of the present disclosure.Fig. 6 is according to the example of the end view of the slot part 140 of first embodiment of the present disclosure.As mentioned above, the first guiding surface 141 and the second guiding surface 142 can be respectively flat surfaces or curved surface naturally.But, for example, just much of that as long as the first guiding surface 141 and the second guiding surface 142 respectively have bandy surface, as shown in Figure 6.
As described later, suppose when supporting member 200 or base 500 are to the right or while being moved to the left, each slipper 150 slides because of the pressure receiving from supporting member 200 or base 500.This causes the advantageous effects of expecting, wherein, can cause slipper 150 to start more smoothly to slide because of the pressure receiving from supporting member 200 or base 500 at the pressure direction that more approaches slipper 150 glide directions while starting of sliding.
Describe according to the structure of the slot part 140 of first embodiment of the present disclosure at this.
[1-7, Keysheet module position] before slip starts
Subsequently, be described in the position of the Keysheet module 100 before starting that slides.Fig. 7 is the example of the end view of one of Keysheet module 100 before slip starts.As shown in Figure 7, before slip starts, key top 130 is maintained at precalculated position by least one predetermined fixed component.Predetermined fixed component can be: magnet 110 and magnet 120; Elastomer 170; Or magnet 110, magnet 120 and elastomer 170, as shown in Figure 7.
In the time that magnet 110 and 120 is used as predetermined fixed component, magnet 110 and magnet 120 are separately positioned in for example supporting member 200 and key top 130.This structure makes it possible to the position that is maintained key top 130 by the adhesion that causes of magnetic force producing between magnet 110 and magnet 120 or suction force by utilizing.In the time that elastomer 170 is used as predetermined fixed component, elastomer 170 is for example arranged on key and pushes up 130 belows.This structure makes it possible to restoring force by utilizing elastomer 170 and maintains the position on key top 130.Elastomer 170 can be the silicon rubber of domed shape or have spring shape, as shown in Figure 7.
In the time that user applies pressing force to key top 130, each slipper 150 oliquely downward slides on the first guiding surface 141, and key top 130 is oliquely downward moved.As a result, for example, because key pushes up 130 proximity detectors 610 or contacts with detector 610, key input is detected.Detector 610 can be arranged on thin film switch (as shown in Figure 7) in diaphragm 600 or the transducer such as capacitance sensor.
In the time that user discharges the pressing force that key top 130 is applied, predetermined fixed component slides slipper 150 obliquely upward, and key top 130 is moved obliquely upward.As a result, for example, eliminated key top 130 and detector 610 near to or in contact with, thereby the elimination of key input detected.In the time that move obliquely upward on key top 130, the recovering state on key top 130 is to the state sliding before starting, and as shown in Figure 7, key top 130 is maintained at precalculated position by predetermined fixed component.
At this, position of the Keysheet module 100 before starting that slides is described.
[1-8, the Keysheet module position of sliding while end]
The position of the Keysheet module 100 while end that slides is described subsequently.Fig. 8 is the example of the end view of one of Keysheet module 100 sliding while end.As shown in Figure 8, the slipper 150 that predetermined control member makes to be arranged in each at least two keys tops 130 on multiple keys top 130 oliquely downward slides along slot part 140.Describe after a while the example of predetermined control member in detail.
This structure makes can be by making slipper 150 oliquely downward slide and reduce the height on key top 130 along slot part 140 with simple structure.Therefore,, from robustness and cost aspect, key input apparatus 12 can be easy to make thinner.In addition,, in the time that key input apparatus 12 is in use, key top 130 remains on upper position, therefore, can guarantee key sense of touch.
For example, predetermined control member can push up 130 to key and apply pressing force, thereby causes slipper 150 oliquely downward to slide along slot part 140.Pressing force can directly or via another member be applied to key top 130 indirectly from predetermined control member.Fig. 8 illustrates an example, and wherein, predetermined control member applies horizontal pressing power to supporting member 200, therefore via supporting member 200, key top 130 is applied to pressing force, thereby slipper 150 is oliquely downward slided along slot part 140.
In more detail, suppose that supporting member 200 can move horizontally.In this case, in the time that predetermined control member applies horizontal pressing power (in Fig. 8 left to) to supporting member 200, each slipper 150 receives the pressing force from corresponding the second guiding surface 142, and slipper 150 is oliquely downward slided on the second guiding surface 142.On the other hand, in the time having discharged the horizontal pressing power that is applied to supporting member 200, cause slipper 150 to produce the power of pressing the second guiding surface 142 from the upwards restoring force of predetermined fixed component.As a result, slide obliquely upward in key top 130, and (right of Fig. 8) produces the power of pressing supporting member 200 in the opposite direction simultaneously.
In the time that predetermined control member applies horizontal pressing power to supporting member 200, also expect following advantageous effects.Exactly, compared with being applied to pressing force the situation that is positioned at the lip-deep base 500 of messaging device 10A, in the situation that pressing force is applied to supporting member 200, the advantageous effects of expection is, can prevent from subduing the hardness of housing, and prevent the skin breakage of messaging device 10A.
Be below another situation about can imagine, wherein predetermined control member applies pressing force indirectly to key top 130.For example, by base 500 is applied to horizontal pressing power, and via base 500, key top 130 is applied to pressing force, predetermined control member can cause each slipper 150 oliquely downward to slide along slot part 140.
In more detail, suppose that base 500 can move horizontally.In this case, in the time that predetermined control member applies horizontal pressing power to base 500 (right of Fig. 8), the pressing force that key top 130 receives from base 500 oliquely downward slides each slipper 150 on the second guiding surface 142.On the other hand, in the time having discharged the horizontal pressing power that is applied to base 500, due to predetermined fixed component, key top 130 receives upwards pressing force.Slipper 150 produces the power of pressing the second guiding surface 142.As a result, slide obliquely upward in key top 130, and (left of Fig. 8 to) produces the power of pressing base 500 in the opposite direction simultaneously.
The position of the Keysheet module 100 in the time that this has described slip end.
[the Keysheet module position of 1-9, the state that mediates]
The position of the Keysheet module 100 of the state that mediates is described subsequently.Fig. 9 A is the example of the end view of one of Keysheet module of the state of mediating.At this, for example, intermediateness corresponding to be finished messaging device 10A user in the situation that, the state in the process in the closed lid 14 of user.
Any member can be used as predetermined control member as above.For example, as shown in Figure 9 A, predetermined control member can comprise the second cam 720.In this case, when angle between lid 14 and base 500 becomes and is less than the second angle, the second cam 720 can rotate along with the open and close of lid 14, and downward pressing detection switch 620, sense switch 620 is for applied pressure and cancel key input on direction of rotation when utilizing from the closed lid 14 in outside.
In the example of Fig. 9 A, when the angle between lid 14 and base 500 becomes while being less than the second angle, the second cam 720 when utilizing from the closed lid 14 in outside on direction of rotation applied pressure rotating member 630 is rotated.The detected switch 620 of rotation of rotating member 630 detects, the signal that input is eliminated as key.Detecting after the signal that key input is eliminated, the pressing force that is applied to any key top 130 is not considered to key input, even if detect that pressing force is also like this.This can prevent the key input of mistake in the time of open and close lid 14.It should be noted that the method that is not limited to use cam and switch for detection of the method for the second angle.For example, can detect the second angle by the cross section etc. that uses proximity transducer to detect optically the first cam 710 or supporting member 200, or detect the second angle by using Hall device magnetic force in the situation that magnet is imbedded the first cam 710.
For example it should be noted that, as long as sense switch 620 is pressed, sense switch 620 continues output signal, for OS (operating system) operation information treatment facility 10A is inputted with cancel key.As long as OS receives the signal from sense switch 620, OS cancel key input.
At this, position of the Keysheet module 100 of the state that mediates is described.
[1-10, be arranged in the Keysheet module position of untapped messaging device]
Subsequently, be described in while not using messaging device 10A the position of Keysheet module 100.Fig. 9 B is in the time not using messaging device 10A, the example of the end view of one of Keysheet module 100.At this, for example, when user is finished messaging device 10A, and when complete closed lid 14, messaging device 10A does not considered to be in and does not use.
As mentioned above, predetermined control member makes slipper 150 oliquely downward slide along slot part 140.But for example, predetermined control member can utilize from outside applied pressure slipper 150 is oliquely downward slided along slot part 140.Be not special limited from outside applied pressure type.For example, applied pressure when predetermined control member can utilize from the closed lid 14 in outside, so that slipper 150 oliquely downward slides along slot part 140.
As mentioned above, any member can be used as predetermined control member.For example, as shown in Figure 9 B, predetermined control member can comprise the first cam 710.In this case, when angle between lid 14 and base 500 becomes and is less than the first angle, the first cam 710 can rotate along with the open and close of lid 14, and key top 130 is applied to pressing force, described pressing force when utilizing from the closed lid 14 in outside on direction of rotation applied pressure apply.
Especially, in the example of Fig. 9 B, when the angle between lid 14 and base 500 becomes while being less than the first angle, the first cam 710 when utilizing from the closed lid 14 in outside on direction of rotation applied pressure and supporting member 200 is applied to horizontal pressing power (left of Fig. 9 B to).As a result, slipper 150 oliquely downward slides along slot part 140.On the other hand, the angle between lid 14 and base 500 becomes and is greater than the first angle, and while having eliminated thus the pressing force that supporting member 200 is applied, slipper 150 slides obliquely upward along slot part 140.
It should be noted that the relation between angle and the amount of movement of supporting member 200 or base 500 between lid 14 and base 500 can be according to controls such as the shape of the first cam 710, size, directions.At this, the surface of the first cam 710 is symmetrical in the example of Fig. 9 B.But it is symmetrical that the surface of the first cam 710 needs not to be.For example, the situation of the surface deflections of the first cam 710 can produce advantageous effects, and wherein, compared with the situation of symmetrical surface, due to the pressing force receiving from supporting member 200 or base 500, slipper 150 starts to slide more smoothly.
As mentioned above, in the time that the first guiding surface 141 and the second guiding surface 142 also have bandy surface, can expect identical advantageous effects.In order to obtain this advantageous effects, the first guiding surface 141 and the second guiding surface 142 separately can distortions, and the surface of the first cam 710 can distortion, or one of the surface of the first guiding surface 141, the second guiding surface 142 and the first cam 710 can distortion.
The position of Keysheet module 100 has been described in the time not using messaging device 10A at this.
[function of 1-11, control member]
The function of the control member of implementing according to the angle between lid 14 and base 500 is described subsequently.Figure 10 is the figure that the function of the control member of implementing according to the angle between lid 14 and base 500 is shown.
As mentioned above, when the angle between lid 14 and base 500 becomes while being less than the first angle, the first cam 710 can apply pressing force applying applied pressure direction to key top 130 when utilizing from the closed lid 14 in outside.Also described above, when the angle between lid 14 and base 500 becomes while being less than the second angle, the second cam 720 can be when utilizing from the closed lid 14 in outside on direction of rotation applied pressure and pressing detection switch 622 is downwards inputted with cancel key.
At this, suppose that the first angle and the second angle are represented by R1 and R2 respectively.Although the magnitude relationship between the first angle R1 and the second angle R2 is not special limited, just much of that as long as the second angle R2 is set as being greater than the first angle R1, for example as shown in figure 10.In this magnitude relationship between the first angle R1 and the second angle R2, for the situation that changes the angle between lid 14 and base 500, the angular range of eliminating for key input is than larger for the angular range on slide key top 130.Therefore, can more effectively prevent the key error input in the time of open and close lid 14.
At this, function of the control member of implementing according to the angle between lid 14 and base 500 is described.
At this, first embodiment of the present disclosure is described.
<<2, the second embodiment >>
[the outward appearance example of the messaging device in 2-1, use]
Subsequently, second embodiment of the present disclosure is described.Each Keysheet module 100 of second embodiment of the present disclosure has the structure identical with first embodiment of the present disclosure.But in the first embodiment, when messaging device 10A is in the time using, lid 14 is in open mode, in the time that messaging device 10A does not use, lid 14 is in closure state.Compared with the first embodiment, in a second embodiment, when in the time using and do not use, the state of messaging device 10B changes.
First, describe according to the messaging device 10B of second embodiment of the present disclosure, messaging device 10B is in use.Figure 11 A is the figure illustrating according to the outward appearance example of the messaging device 10B in the use of second embodiment of the present disclosure.As shown in Figure 11 A, in the time that messaging device 10B is in use, rotating member 16 is taken out by user, and user's execute key on the key input apparatus 12 being supported by rotating member 16 is inputted.
Describe according to the outward appearance example of the messaging device 10B in the use of second embodiment of the present disclosure at this.
[2-2, be arranged in the Keysheet module position of the messaging device of use]
Subsequently, be described in while using according to the messaging device 10B of second embodiment of the present disclosure the position of Keysheet module 100.Figure 11 B is the example of the end view of the messaging device 10B in using.For example, as shown in Figure 11 B, the angle between rotating member 16 and base 500 becomes and is greater than the first angle and pressing force is not applied to supporting member 200, and key top 130 remains on upper position.
The position of Keysheet module 100 has been described in the time using according to the messaging device 10B of second embodiment of the present disclosure at this.
[the outward appearance example of 2-3, untapped messaging device]
Subsequently, describe according to the outward appearance example of the messaging device 10B of second embodiment of the present disclosure, messaging device 10B does not use.Figure 12 A is the figure illustrating according to the outward appearance example of the untapped messaging device 10B of second embodiment of the present disclosure.As shown in Figure 12 A, when messaging device 10B is not in the time using, rotating member 16 is by user's closure, thus, user can be with oneself carry information treatment facility 10B freely.
Describe according to the outward appearance example of the untapped messaging device 10B of second embodiment of the present disclosure at this.
[2-4, be arranged in the Keysheet module position of untapped messaging device]
Subsequently, while being described in the messaging device 10B not using according to second embodiment of the present disclosure, the position of Keysheet module 100.Figure 12 B is the example of the end view of untapped messaging device 10B.For example, as shown in Figure 12 B, when the angle between rotating member 16 and base 500 becomes while being less than the first angle, the first cam 710 can be when utilizing from the closed rotating member 16 in outside on direction of rotation applied pressure and key top 130 is applied to pressing force.
Especially, in the example of Figure 12 B, when the angle between rotating member 16 and base 500 becomes while being less than the first angle, the first cam 710 when utilizing from the closed rotating member 16 in outside on direction of rotation applied pressure and supporting member 200 is applied to horizontal pressing power (left of Figure 12 B to).As a result, slipper 150 oliquely downward slides.On the other hand, when the angle between rotating member 16 and base 500 becomes when being greater than the first angle and having discharged the pressing force that supporting member 200 is applied, slipper 150 slides obliquely upward along slot part 140.
In the time that this has described at the messaging device 10B not using according to second embodiment of the present disclosure, the position of Keysheet module 100.
At this, second embodiment of the present disclosure is described.
<<3, the 3rd embodiment >>
[the outward appearance example of the messaging device in 3-1, use]
Subsequently, third embodiment of the present disclosure is described.Each Keysheet module 100 in third embodiment of the present disclosure also has the structure identical with first embodiment of the present disclosure.But compared with the first embodiment, in the 3rd embodiment, in the time using and do not use, the state of messaging device 10C changes.
First, describe according to the messaging device 10C of third embodiment of the present disclosure, messaging device 10C is in use.Figure 13 A is according to the example of the end view of the messaging device 10C in the use of third embodiment of the present disclosure.Figure 13 B is the end view that the amplifier section of messaging device 10C shown in Figure 13 A is shown.
As shown in FIG. 13A, in the time that messaging device 10C is in use, support section 810 slides along slot part 840 by opening of user in response to lid 14.As a result, the supported part 810 of lid 14, support section 820 and support section 830 support.User is execute key input on key input apparatus 12, watches the key input results being presented in display unit 18 (being arranged on lid 14) simultaneously.
Describe according to the messaging device 10C in the use of third embodiment of the present disclosure at this.
[messaging device of 3-2, the state that mediates]
The messaging device 10C state that mediates subsequently, is described according to the messaging device 10C of third embodiment of the present disclosure.Figure 14 A is according to the example of the end view of the intermediateness messaging device 10C of third embodiment of the present disclosure.For example, as shown in Figure 14 A, when the angle between lid 14 and base 500 becomes while being less than the first angle, the first cam 710 can be when utilizing from the closed lid 14 in outside on direction of rotation applied pressure and key top 130 is applied to pressing force.
Especially, in the example of Figure 14 A, when the angle between lid 14 and base 500 becomes while being less than the first angle, the first cam 710 when utilizing from the closed lid 14 in outside on direction of rotation applied pressure and supporting member 200 is applied to horizontal pressing power (right of Figure 14 A).As a result, oliquely downward slide in key top 130.
At this, messaging device 10C according to the intermediateness of third embodiment of the present disclosure is described.
[3-3, untapped messaging device]
Subsequently, describe according to the messaging device 10C of third embodiment of the present disclosure, messaging device 10C is not in using.Figure 14 B is the example of the end view of untapped messaging device 10C.Figure 14 C is the figure that the amplifier section of messaging device 10C shown in Figure 14 B is shown.
As shown in Figure 14 B and 14C, in the time that messaging device 10C is not in using, angle between lid 14 and base 500 is less than the first angle, and the first cam 710 applies horizontal pressing power (right of Figure 14 B and 14C) by utilizing during from the closed lid 14 in outside applied pressure on direction of rotation to supporting member 200.As a result, oliquely downward slide in key top 130.
On the other hand, open lid 14 user, the angle between lid 14 and base 500 becomes and is greater than the first angle and has discharged in the situation of the pressing force that supporting member 200 is applied, and slides obliquely upward in key top 130.
At this, untapped messaging device 10C according to third embodiment of the present disclosure is described.
At this, third embodiment of the present disclosure is described.
<<4, conclusion >>
According to embodiment of the present disclosure as above, can provide the key input apparatus 12 that comprises supporting member 200, multiple key top 130 and control member.Supporting member 200 comprises the slot part 140 tilting with respect to horizontal direction.Multiple keys top 130 comprises slipper 150 separately, and slipper is assemblied in corresponding slot part 140, and upwards and oliquely downward slides along slot part 140.The slipper 150 that control member makes to be arranged at least two keys tops 130 each on multiple keys top 130 oliquely downward slides along slot part 140.
This structure makes can be by making slipper 150 oliquely downward slide and reduce the height on key top 130 along slot part 140 with simple structure.Therefore,, from robustness and cost aspect, key input apparatus 12 can be easy to make thinner.For example, in the time that key input apparatus 12 is not in using, key top 130 remains on lower position, can reduce thus the height on key top 130.In addition, for example, in the time that key input apparatus 12 is in use, key top 130 remains on upper position, can guarantee thus key sense of touch.
Meanwhile, roughly clamshell shape PC is designed to have gap etc. sometimes, makes when lid is during in closure state, can prevent from being arranged on the Surface Contact key top of the liquid crystal display on lid.But when lid is because the pressing force that applies with forced mode is when bending, the surface of liquid crystal display can be because damaging with contacting of key top.According to embodiment of the present disclosure, key top 130 can make than the surface of base 500 lower (or concordant with the surface of base 500).Therefore,, even lid is applied to a power in the mode of forcing, liquid crystal display also not too can be damaged.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that according to designing requirement and other factors and can carry out various modifications, combination, sub-portfolio and change, as long as in their scopes in claims or its equivalent.
In addition, this technology also can be constructed as follows.
(1) key input apparatus, comprising:
Supporting member, comprises the slot part tilting with respect to horizontal direction;
Multiple keys top, comprises slipper separately, and described slipper fits in the corresponding slot part of described slot part, and slides along described slot part; And
Control member, is configured to make two or more key tops on multiple keys top oliquely downward to slide along described slot part.
(2) key input apparatus as described in (1),
Wherein, described control member makes described two or more key tops oliquely downward slide along described slot part by two or more key tops being applied to pressing force.
(3) key input apparatus as described in (1) or (2), also comprises:
Predetermined control member, is configured to make described two or more key tops to slide obliquely upward.
(4) key input apparatus as described in (2),
Wherein, described control member makes two or more key tops oliquely downward slide along described slot part by supporting member being applied to horizontal pressing power and via supporting member, two or more key tops being applied to pressing force.
(5) key input apparatus as described in (2),
Wherein, described control member makes two or more key tops oliquely downward slide along described slot part by base being applied to horizontal pressing power and via base, two or more key tops being applied to pressing force.
(6) key input apparatus as described in (1),
Wherein, described control member pushes up along the downward-sloping slip of described slot part two or more keys by utilizing from outside applied pressure.
(7) key input apparatus as described in (6),
Wherein, described control member is by utilizing the closed lid applied pressure from outside oliquely downward to be slided along described slot part in two or more key tops.
(8) key input apparatus as described in (7),
Wherein, described control member comprises the first cam, and when the angle between lid and base becomes while being less than the first angle, the first cam applies pressing force by utilizing the pressure in direction of rotation to key top, and described pressure applies during from the closed lid in outside.
(9) key input apparatus as described in (8),
Wherein, described control member comprises the second cam, and when the angle between lid and base becomes while being less than the second angle, the second cam is pressing detection switch downwards by utilizing pressure in direction of rotation, eliminate for key input, described pressure applies during from the closed lid in outside.
(10) key input apparatus as described in (9),
Wherein, described the second angle is greater than described the first angle.
The cross reference of related application
The application requires in the rights and interests of the Japanese priority patent application JP2012-285644 of submission on December 27th, 2012, and the full content of this Japanese priority patent application is incorporated to herein as quoting.

Claims (10)

1. a key input apparatus, comprising:
Supporting member, comprises the slot part tilting with respect to horizontal direction;
Multiple keys top, comprises slipper separately, and described slipper fits in the corresponding slot part of described slot part, and slides along described slot part; And
Control member, is configured to make two or more key tops on multiple keys top oliquely downward to slide along described slot part.
2. key input apparatus as claimed in claim 1,
Wherein, described control member makes described two or more key tops oliquely downward slide along described slot part by two or more key tops being applied to pressing force.
3. key input apparatus as claimed in claim 1, also comprises:
Predetermined control member, is configured to make described two or more key tops to slide obliquely upward.
4. key input apparatus as claimed in claim 2,
Wherein, described control member makes two or more key tops oliquely downward slide along described slot part by supporting member being applied to horizontal pressing power and via supporting member, two or more key tops being applied to pressing force.
5. key input apparatus as claimed in claim 2,
Wherein, described control member makes two or more key tops oliquely downward slide along described slot part by base being applied to horizontal pressing power and via base, two or more key tops being applied to pressing force.
6. key input apparatus as claimed in claim 1,
Wherein, described control member makes two or more key tops oliquely downward slide along described slot part by utilizing from outside applied pressure.
7. key input apparatus as claimed in claim 6,
Wherein, described control member is by utilizing the closed lid applied pressure from outside oliquely downward to be slided along described slot part in two or more key tops.
8. key input apparatus as claimed in claim 7,
Wherein, described control member comprises the first cam, and when the angle between lid and base becomes while being less than the first angle, the first cam applies pressing force by utilizing the pressure in direction of rotation to key top, and described pressure applies during from the closed lid in outside.
9. key input apparatus as claimed in claim 8,
Wherein, described control member comprises the second cam, and when the angle between lid and base becomes while being less than the second angle, the second cam is pressing detection switch downwards by utilizing pressure in direction of rotation, eliminate for key input, described pressure applies during from the closed lid in outside.
10. key input apparatus as claimed in claim 9,
Wherein, described the second angle is greater than described the first angle.
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